Thunderous Thoughts: The next moves for the Oklahoma City Thunder

Welcome to Thunderous Thoughts: A weekly look at the OKC Thunder where the main story ranges from logical to emotional. This week there’s a little of both.

One day after being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, chances are Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook is already asking Sam Presti, “what’s next?”

That was an easy question for Presti to answer last year. He got Westbrook to sign a short term extension and stabilize the franchise in the wake of Kevin Durant’s departure. He knew he had a rebuilding project on his hands, but that he had a trustworthy foreman to oversee the project. Presti put together a team that didn’t fit, but worked thanks to the tireless effort of Westbrook.

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